Question

name____ date____
the ravine
assessment
circle the correct answers.

1. who jumped off the high ledge first?

a. vinny
b. joe - boy
c. moe
d. starlene

1. how did vinny’s father respond to the idea of vinny going to the pond?

a. “never come to this pond again. ever. it is off limits. permanently.”
b. “you fall off a horse, you get back on, right?”
c. “you let your mommy run your life, or what?”
d. “don’t go there.”

1. what is the theme of the short story?

a. don’t be a wimp.
b. surround yourself with friends.
c. listen to your own conscience.
d. be careful what you wish for.

1. what is the setting?

a. hawaii, in a ravine down a dangerous trail on a tuesday in july
b. tahiti, near a small pond and a large ocean
c. hawaii, near a large lake on a wednesday in september
d. tahiti, on a mountain near a desert in december

1. what is the conflict of the story?

a. vinny must decide whether or not to take a trip with his friends.
b. moe must decide whether or not to jump into the pond.
c. vinny has to decide whether or not to jump off the high ledge.
d. vinny’s mother must decide whether or not to punish him for disobeying.

Explanation:

1. Without the story content, we assume based on typical story - reading comprehension. We need to refer to the story to know who jumped first.
2. Similarly, we need the story to know Vinny's father's response.
3. The theme is determined by analyzing the overall message of the story.
4. The setting is described within the story in terms of place and time.
5. The conflict is a central struggle in the story, which should be evident from the story details.

Answer:

1. Cannot be determined without the story.
2. Cannot be determined without the story.
3. Cannot be determined without the story.
4. Cannot be determined without the story.
5. Cannot be determined without the story.